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- the present invention relates generally to sectional doors which move between a closed vertical position and an open horizontal position. More particularly, the present invention relates to a non-binding sectional door and a method of assembly which compensates for the bowing of sectional door panels during movement between the vertical and horizontal positions. More specifically, the present invention relates to a door and method for locating the hinges between panels of such sectional doors to whereby the adjacent panels do not contact and bind when moving on tracks between the closed vertical position and the open horizontal position.
- sectional door panels of the type employed in garages or other buildings that move between a closed vertical position and an open horizontal position will necessarily deflect or sag when in the open horizontal position. This is because of the panel construction and the fact that the panels are supported in such position solely by rollers at each end of the panels.
- the sag at the adjacent panel edges is essentially identical.
- there is essentially no problem when adjacent panels are in the vertical closed position as there is essentially no sag in a direction perpendicular to the face of the panel.
- the horizontally disposed panel is approaching its maximum deflection while the adjacent panel in the curved transition track section is undergoing a substantially lesser deflection which may produce rubbing contact or even binding at the mating edges of the panels.
- the extent of this deflection varies with the angular position relative to vertical of adjacent panels passing through the curved transition track section.
- the deflection or sagging can be up to ⁇ fraction (1/120) ⁇ of the door width and be considered acceptable.
- the deflection can be as much as approximately 41 mm and remain within industry standards.
- an object of the present invention to provide a sectional door wherein the panel interfaces maintain a minimal gap during movement between a closed vertical position and an open horizontal position satisfying pinch resistant specifications.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide such a sectional door which eliminates rubbing and possible binding between interfaces of adjacent panels even during moving through the curved transition track section between the vertical track section and the horizontal track section.
- An additional object of the invention is to provide such a sectional door that eliminates or at least minimizes surging such that successful use with conventional powered openers or operators and control systems therefor is assured.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide such a sectional door wherein the clearance or gap between the joints of adjacent sections be maintained with a gap or clearance of less than 1 millimeter without rubbing or binding during movements between the closed vertical position and open horizontal position of the door.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide such a sectional door which can exceed both mandatory and desired pinch resistant specifications recognized in the industry.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide such a sectional door having no additional manufacturing costs above those for a comparable door not incorporating the present invention.
- Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide such a sectional door which does not require any additional labor input to effect the manufacture, assembly, or installation of doors embodying the present invention as compared with an identical conventional door.
- the present invention contemplates a sectional door movable between a closed vertical position and an open horizontal position having, a series of adjacent panels, each of the panels having an upper joint member and a lower joint member, the lower joint member having a configuration to establish a clearance with the configuration of the upper joint member of an adjacent panel during angular articulation of the adjacent panels in moving between the closed vertical position and the open horizontal position, end hinge assemblies located proximate the longitudinal ends of the panels and connecting the adjacent panels at a first pivot axis, and at least one center hinge assembly connecting the adjacent panels at a second pivot axis offset from the first pivot axis, whereby a portion of the clearance is maintained irrespective of variations in the deflection of the panels in moving between the closed vertical position and the open horizontal position.
- FIG. 1 is a fragmentary rear perspective view of an overhead sectional door system incorporating the concepts of the present invention and depicting a plurality of door panels making up the sectional door shown in conjunction with a track system for controlling movement of the door between a closed vertical position and an open horizontal position and a counterbalance system for the door;
- FIG. 2 is a rear plan view showing additional details of the door of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a fragmentary side elevational view seen from a vantage rotated through an angle of approximately 5° about the right hand side of the door depicted in FIG. 2 to show the relative placement of the hinges on the end stiles and center stiles;
- FIG. 4 is a schematic side elevational view with demonstrative depictions of a maximum deflection situation with the hinges conventionally mounted in alignment;
- FIG. 5 is a schematic side elevational view with demonstrative depictions of a maximum deflection situation with the end hinges conventionally mounted in alignment and with the center hinges staggered or offset mounted according to the present invention
- FIG. 6 is a fragmentary sectional view through an end stile taken substantially along the line 6 — 6 of FIG. 2 depicting details of the hinges.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings An upward acting insulated or uninsulated sectional door system embodying the concepts of present invention is generally indicated by the numeral 10 in FIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings.
- the door system 10 is positioned and mounted for opening and closing movement in a building, trailer or other structure by a peripheral door frame, generally indicated by the numeral 11 .
- the frame 11 consists of a pair of spaced vertical jambs 12 , that, as seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, are generally parallel and extend vertically upwardly relative to a supporting surface such as the ground, a floor, or the bed of a trailer (not shown).
- the vertical jambs 12 , 12 are spaced and joined proximate their vertical upper extremity by a header 13 to thereby define the generally inverted U-shaped frame 11 for mounting a door, generally indicated by the numeral 14 .
- the frame 11 may be constructed of wood, metal, or other relatively high-strength, rigid material for purposes of reinforcement, attachment to a building or vehicle, and facilitating the attachment of elements involved in supporting and controlling the door 14 .
- the header 13 may advantageously mount a counterbalance system, generally indicated by the numeral 15 that interacts with the door 14 to facilitate raising and lowering of the door 14 in a manner well known to persons skilled in the art.
- the counterbalance system 15 may be in accordance with the characteristics of a counterbalance system according to Applicant's Assignee's U.S. Pat. No. 5,419,010, which is shown for exemplary purposes and the disclosure therein incorporated herein by reference. It will be appreciated that any of a variety of counterbalancing systems may be employed.
- roller track assemblies 17 , 17 which are positioned to either side of the door 14 .
- Each of the roller track assemblies 17 , 17 include a vertical track section 18 , a horizontal track section 19 , and a transition track section 20 interposed therebetween.
- the roller track assemblies 17 , 17 support and direct travel of the door 14 in moving from the closed vertical position, depicted in FIGS. 1 and 2, associated with vertical track sections 18 , 18 of roller track assemblies 17 , 17 , through transition track sections 20 , 20 to an open, horizontal position associated with horizontal track sections 19 , 19 .
- the ends of horizontal track sections 19 , 19 displaced from the door 14 are joined and supported by back bars (not shown) attached directly or indirectly to the ceiling or walls of a structure in which the door system 10 is installed.
- a four-panel sectional door 14 is shown for exemplary purposes in FIG. 1 of the drawings. However, it will be appreciated that additional panels may be employed in sectional doors of this type depending upon the height of the door opening, the width of the panels, and related considerations. As depicted, the door 14 has a plurality of panels or sections, generally indicated by the numeral 30 . Each of the panels 30 has generally the same configuration, and thus for exemplary purposes, only a single panel 30 will be discussed in detail.
- door system 10 includes door 14 which for exemplary purposes is a type of “pan door”.
- Door 14 is detailed in Applicant's Assignee's copending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/132864, filed contemporaneously on Apr. 24, 2002, entitled “Sectional Door System” which is incorporated by reference herein.
- door 14 has as a primary structural member a facer, generally indicated by the numeral 35 , having a front surface 36 which may be essentially planar and extend substantially the height and width of panel 30 .
- Joint assemblies, generally indicated by the numeral 40 extend rearward of front surface 36 at the top 31 and bottom 32 of panel 30 .
- Joint assemblies 40 may include a first joint member 41 and a second joint member 42 shown, as an example, at the top and bottom 31 and 32 , respectively, of the facer 35 .
- Stacking of panels 30 in the vertical, closed configuration of door 14 , depicted in FIG. 1, causes respective first and second joint members 41 , 42 on adjacent panels 30 to mate to form an interface, generally indicated by the numeral 38 in FIG. 6 between adjacent panels.
- facer 35 transcends into an upwardly sloping shoulder portion 44 defining an offset that provides a seat for a projecting nose 45 formed between the front surface 36 and the second joint member 42 on a superjacent panel 30 A.
- the second joint member 42 of panel 30 A transcends a generally semicircular arc 48 extending from the nose 45 to a heel 46 formed between the second joint member 42 and tab 47 extending inwardly relative to the joint member 42 in a direction generally parallel to facer 35 and constituting the lower rear surface of panel 30 .
- the tab 47 may have a return hem 47 ′ to impart additional strength and rigidity to the panels 30 .
- Heel portion 46 may be planar, as shown in FIG. 6, or transcend a downwardly projecting arc similar to nose 45 . In either case, heel portion 46 provides a clearance at 49 for the first joint member 41 throughout its range of motion.
- First joint member 41 may include a raised portion, generally indicated by the numeral 50 , received within the umbrella of second joint member 42 and generally intermediate of the nose 45 and heel 46 thereof.
- the raised portion 50 may extend the entire length of panel 30 , or as will be appreciated, may be provided at one or more portions of the top surface of the panel 30 .
- Raised portion 50 extends upwardly to an extent necessary to contact second joint member 42 , when the panels 30 are oriented in a planar vertical position associated with the closed door condition, as shown in FIG. 1 .
- Raised portion 50 may be integrally formed in first joint member 41 , as by the first joint member 41 transcending an upwardly extending profile, which may be gradual or include a stepped increase in the height of the first joint member 41 defining a raised portion 50 having one or more tiers.
- a multi-tiered structure may include a first tier 51 ; a second tier 52 extending upwardly from the first tier 51 ; and a third tier 53 , which is, in this example, the uppermost tier, extending upward from the second tier 52 .
- Third tier 53 may have a generally planar top surface 54 which may contact the second joint member 42 in substantially a medial position relative to the front facer 36 and rear tab 47 .
- the area of contact, generally indicated by the numeral 55 , between the first joint member 41 and second joint member 42 at raised portion 50 may be located at any intermediate point on first joint surface 41 , such as, a point just rearward of the midline M, as shown in FIG. 6 .
- first joint member 41 may be given a slope so that planar top surface 54 is substantially tangential to arc 48 of second joint member 42 at the contact area. From uppermost tier 53 , first joint member 41 descends at 58 to substantially its initial level. As at the front surface 35 of panel 30 , first joint member 41 provides a clearance for free relative rotation between adjacent panels 30 .
- first joint member 41 may extend downward and rearward in a linear fashion forming a sloped offset surface 56 that bridges first joint member 41 and tab 59 extending generally parallel to facer 35 and constituting the upper rear of panel 30 .
- the tab 59 may have a return hem 59 ′ to impart additional strength and rigidity to the panels 30 .
- insulating material (not shown) maybe carried or formed on or within panels 30 .
- the insulating material may be a foam body which may be of any of a variety of polyurethane or polystyrene foaming materials commonly employed in the insulation of garage doors and the like.
- end stiles may be used in connection with the door panel 30 .
- end stiles generally indicated by the numeral 70
- one or more center stiles generally indicated by the numeral 90
- the end stiles 70 are generally elongate members that extend between the top 31 and bottom 32 of the panels 30 .
- Stiles 70 , 90 are adapted to fit within the confines of panels 30 and may be retained within facer 35 .
- End stile 70 generally includes a stile body 71 , which may be hollow and have a box-like section as shown in FIG. 3 .
- Stile body 71 may be contoured at its top 72 and bottom 73 to substantially conform to the joint surfaces 41 , 42 of the panels 30 and provide additional support thereto.
- the center stiles 90 which may be similar to end stiles 70 , are provided at one or more locations intermediate the end stiles 70 . Since center stile 90 is similar to end stile 70 , like numbers will be used to describe like portions of center stile 90 .
- a single center stile 90 may be used, and it may be located at any point intermediate of end stiles 70 , including a point near the center of the door's width. Similarly, multiple center stiles 90 may be placed at any position along the width of a panel 30 . When multiple center stiles 90 are used, as shown for example in FIG. 1, center stiles 90 may advantageously be substantially evenly spaced from each other and for end stiles 70 .
- Center stile 90 may have a box-like stile body 91 extending vertically between the top and bottom 31 , 32 of panels 30 (FIG. 3 ). Like end stile 70 , center stile 90 may be provided with a profile similar to the first and second joint surfaces 41 , 42 .
- Rollers, generally indicated by the numeral 100 in FIG. 1, for supporting and guiding the door 14 are positioned outwardly of the end stiles 70 .
- the end stiles 70 may support rollers 100 , and, thus, be provided with openings 101 for receipt of roller shafts 102 (FIG. 3 ).
- the openings 101 may be formed near the vertical extremities of end stiles 70 of each panel 30 near the interface 38 of adjacent panels 30 .
- multiple openings 101 or a single opening that accommodates multiple roller positions, such as a slot, may be formed in end stiles 70 such that the roller may be moved on end stile 70 to accommodate the angularity of vertical track sections 18 , 18 relative to vertical jambs 12 , 12 commonly employed in the art.
- a roller carrier may be fitted within end stile 70 to secure the roller 100 thereon.
- the roller carrier 110 may include a hollow, block-like member or roller block 111 having an exterior surface that conforms to the interior of end stile 70 and may be inserted within the stile body 71 as indicated in FIG. 6 .
- Roller block 111 defines one or more openings 124 in which a roller 100 may be received.
- Hinge assemblies pivotally connect panels 30 , and may include various commercially available hinge that acts to help support and pivot the panels 30 as they travel from the vertical, closed position to the horizontal, open position.
- Each hinge assembly 130 may include a single leaf hinge 131 .
- the single leaf hinge 131 is a unitary member, which may have any shape capable of coupling adjacent panels, and a pivot point located to allow proper articulation of the panels 30 .
- Single leaf hinge 131 may, as shown, take the form of a generally L-shaped member having a first leg 132 extending adjacent the rear tabs 59 and 47 of the panel 30 B and 30 A, respectively, of FIG. 6 and shorter second leg 133 extending inward toward the front face 36 of the panel 30 .
- the shorter leg 133 may have an end 134 that interacts with the door 14 in a pivoting fashion, as described more completely below.
- second leg 133 of hinge leaf 131 may extend toward the front surface 36 of facer 35 and attach to the door 14 beneath the interface 38 of adjacent panels 30 A and 30 B.
- the end 134 of second leg 133 may be pivotally attached to panel 14 or an end receiver assembly, generally indicated by the numeral 135 in FIG. 6 .
- end-receiving assembly 135 has an arcuate slot 140 to receive end 134 of hinge leaf 131 .
- the slot 140 has a length sufficient for pivoting of the hinge 130 through the range of motion necessary for proper movement of the door panels 30 between the open and closed positions.
- the operating range of a panel may include travel from the vertical aligned position to a maximum angled position 30 ′.
- end 134 of hinge leaf 131 may pivot about a pivot pin 136 of the hinge mounted in an aperture 137 in body 91 (FIG. 3 ).
- first leg 132 With second leg 133 pivotally attached, as by sliding end 134 laterally into slot 134 , first leg 132 is attached to the adjacent panel 130 to couple adjacent panels 30 to each other. As shown in FIG. 6, for example, first leg 132 of hinge leaf 131 extends upwardly a sufficient extent to allow attachment of the first leaf 132 to a superjacent panel 30 A. First leg 132 may be conventionally attached to stiles 70 , 90 with fasteners 150 or suitable adhesives.
- a clearance area 151 may be provided below second leg 133 to facilitate rotation of the hinge leaf 131 , during operation of the door 14 .
- rotation of the hinge leaf 131 causes second leg 133 to rotate in a clockwise fashion toward the stile 70 , 90 .
- Clearance area 151 is provided below hinge leaf 131 such that second leg 133 may rotate as the door 14 moves from a generally vertical, closed position to a generally horizontal, open position. It is to be appreciated that the configuration of the joint assemblies 41 , 42 and the location of the pivot axis of hinge assemblies 130 combine to define the spacing between panels 30 A and 30 B and particularly nose 45 and second joint member 42 during the entire operating range of the angular articulation between adjacent panels.
- FIG. 4 demonstrates a conventional door construction and assembly of the type described above.
- the door is schematically indicated by the numeral 10 ′ with an upper panel 145 A, upper intermediate panel 145 B, lower intermediate panel 145 C and bottom panel 145 B.
- the center surface 150 of panel 145 A has the right hand side depicted in FIG. 4 at essentially a maximum deflection.
- the left hand edge of panel 145 A is tending to effect a maximum deflection but is restrained by the hinge assemblies connecting panel 145 A with panel 145 B.
- Panel 145 B in residing in an angular position undergoes a lesser defection with the center surface 151 deflected as shown in FIG. 4 .
- the upper center surface 152 of panel 145 C which is in a nearly vertical position, is deflected primarily only due to the influence of panel 145 B.
- the present invention contemplates offsetting the pivot axis 160 , which is the center of pivot pins 136 of center stiles 90 , the distance D below the pivot axis 161 of hinge assemblies 130 of the end stiles 70 of the door 10 as seen in FIG. 3 of the drawings.
- the distance of the offset is a variable which is a function of the length of the door panels, the weight of the panels, the rigidity of the panels, and other variables.
- a center of a door panel for a 16-foot door deflected approximately 25 mm. It was empirically determined that with an offset distance D of 3 mm contact and binding between the panels 30 during articulation of the door was totally eliminated.
- the offset distance D may vary from approximately 1 mm to approximately 10 mm, depending upon the weight of a garage door, the length or span of the door panels and other factors. In this respect, shorter span, lighter weight doors normally require a lesser offset distance D, while longer, heavier panels 30 would require a greater offset distance D. Significantly, providing substantially the requisite offset distance D eliminates or at least minimizes surging such that successful operation with conventional powered openers or operators and control systems therefor is assured.
- each of the center stiles 90 of a door 14 be provided with a hinge pin interconnecting adjacent panels 30 , there may be instances where only the middle center stile or the two center stiles most closely proximate the center of a panel 30 be provided with hinges.
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